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Finding the Third Proportional to 392,788 and 852,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 392,788 and 852,104 is: 1,848,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,788 : 852,104 = 852,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,788/852,104 = 852,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,788x = 852,104 × 852,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,788x = 726,081,226,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,081,226,816/392,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848,532.10

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